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LC54 VJZ

2004 Toyota Prius

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

160,756 mi
Last recorded160,756 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota Prius97,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC54 VJZ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 160,756 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 155,856 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both polish (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 147,534 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 11 Dec 2023 147,524 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 140,414 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

under trays and covers fitted unable to access all testable items

Pass 8 Dec 2021 134,732 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

under trays and covers fitted unable to access all testable items

Pass 9 Dec 2020 131,331 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 127,271 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 120,842 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both corners (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted unable to access all testable items

Fail 10 Dec 2018 120,842 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both corners (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted unable to access all testable items

Pass 14 Dec 2017 114,016 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 108,266 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Dec 2016 108,266 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 103,174 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 95,816 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 89,026 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 89,025 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 80,166 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 71,339 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 60,628 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 60,628 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 51,056 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 40,992 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 28,417 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Prius?

Based on 1,959,742 MOT tests across 148,686 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
12,199
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
148,686
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,116
position lamp(s) not working 9,474
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9,244
Registration plate lamp not working 9,122
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LC54 VJZ is a 2004 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2004 Toyota Prius models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 97,586 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Prius fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,116 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LC54 VJZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Prius typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Toyota Prius is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LC54 VJZ registered?

LC54 VJZ is a 2004 Toyota Prius, first registered on 13 December 2004.

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